Vandana Ramnani is editor, real estate, HT Digital. She has reported extensively on residential and commercial real estate. She can be reached at vandana.ramnani@htdigital.in
Articles by Vandana Ramnani
‘My firm will take the lead in affordable housing’
Chairman of NBCC says affordable houses for the middle class in the range of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 20 lakh and Rs 30 lakh is possible and his company will not hesitate to take the lead in building such houses.
Updated on Jan 03, 2009 12:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani
Buying a home? Better deals this year
It was surging realty rates that priced out many buyers in 2007, and 2008 got even worse with high interest rates and inflation making a home of your own more elusive. All that may just reverse this year, Vandana Ramnani reports.
Updated on Jan 03, 2009 12:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Homes that won’t hurt
The bigger challenge before the government as well as developers is: how to break out of conventional construction practices and build houses that cost less not because they are smaller in size but because they are designed to cost less, report Rajesh Mahapatra and Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Jan 03, 2009 12:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rajesh Mahapatra and Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Good deals may come to those who wait
The limited period offer of lower home loan rates from public sector banks might help save a little over a thousand on your EMI, if you go for a home now. But if wait, chances are, you will save much more from a widely expected fall in real estate prices in coming months, reports Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Dec 19, 2008 01:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
SEZs lose sheen amidst credit crisis
A shrinking export market and the squeeze on credit in the wake of the global financial crisis are forcing many companies to shelve plans to set up special economic zones, report Arnab Hazra and Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Dec 01, 2008 10:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Arnab Hazra and Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Buyers want to wait and watch now
India’s property market has been among the hardest hit by the global financial turmoil as high interest rates and gloomier economic prospects have driven out buyers and squeezed funds for real estate developers. HT brings you a series to help you track the property market and decide when to buy or sell, reports V Ramnani. On offer.
Updated on Oct 20, 2008 01:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Gurgaon housing projects delayed, buyers stunned
Many upscale housing projects in the suburb of Gurgaon are running behind schedule. While some delays are normal, most have overshot deadlines by up to a year or more, report Sanjeev K Ahuja and Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Oct 16, 2008 12:47 AM IST
None | Sanjeev K Ahuja and Vandana Ramnani, Gurgaon/new Delhi
Liquidity crunch, less demand may delay new projects
Several real estate projects in India that were launched a few years ago have been delayed because of the liquidity crunch. Post meltdown, the lack of demand may delay new projects.
Updated on Oct 16, 2008 12:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani
Gurgaon housing projects delayed, buyers stunned
Many upscale housing projects in the suburb of Gurgaon are running behind schedule. While some delays are normal, most have overshot deadlines by up to a year or more, report Sanjeev K Ahuja and Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Oct 16, 2008 03:48 PM IST
None | Sanjeev K Ahuja and Vandana Ramnani, Gurgaon/new Delhi
Rent rescues realty investors
The economics of rent have come to the rescue of over-burdened property investors, report Lalatendu Mishra & Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Aug 31, 2008 09:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Lalatendu Mishra/ Vandana Ramnani, Mumbai/ New Delhi
Games booster for realty market?
Experts say premium flats coming up at 2010 Commonwealth Games Village expected to push up property prices in east Delhi, report Moushumi Das Gupta and Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Jul 10, 2008 11:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Moushumi Das Gupta and Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Changing scene
With the Indian consumer’s lifestyle habits shifting from austerity to complete self indulgence, retail today is perhaps the fastest growing sectors in the country, reports Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on May 20, 2008 12:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
'Retail is a simple business'
Sanjay Jog, Head, Pantaloon retail speaks to Vandana Ramnani about the growth and requirements of retail industry. Business buzz
Updated on May 20, 2008 12:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Retail: Consuming passions
Mayur Toshniwal, the young Chief Executive Officer, North India of retail brand Future Group feels that youth is an important component of the retail sector's growth story. Vandana Ramnani speaks to him. Shopperscape | Career Ladder | Quirky facts | Global opportunities | Skills required | Pluses & Minuses | Institutes in India | 'Retail is a simple business' | Business buzz | Changing scene
Updated on Jun 27, 2012 12:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Metro stations soon to have duty-free shops
Delhi Metro is exploring the option of having duty-free shops, a hotel, office and shopping spaces in upcoming stations, reports Vandana Ramnani. Likely projects.
Updated on Apr 22, 2008 01:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Malls turn women-friendly
Malls owners are now providing women shoppers with an all-woman attendant brigade to ensure an ideal mall mix for them — shopping-relaxing-entertainment, reports Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Apr 10, 2008 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
The making of a fashion diva
From the time she wore a self-designed hand-knit sweater to impress the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) interview board, to becoming India's first truly international fashion label, Ritu Beri has come a long way.
Updated on Aug 07, 2007 07:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
When rolling stones gather the moss...
Employment is no longer a life-long option. Job security is no longer important; job satisfaction is, reports Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Jul 21, 2007 02:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vandana Ramnani, New Delhi
Indian realty sector experiences slowdown
Realty prices may not fall immediately but developers may start doling out freebies to attract buyers, reports Vandana Ramnani.
Updated on Apr 20, 2007 05:29 PM IST
None | Vandana Ramnani | HT Estates
Nothing simple about luxury
The aspiring home-owner can feast on expansive swimming pools, and posh interiors, writes Vandana Ramnani.
Published on Jan 26, 2007 09:39 PM IST
None | Vandana Ramnani
UCLA sets up 'chair' for Indian Music
University of California has a 50-year-old tradition of teaching Indian music.
Updated on Oct 03, 2005 02:58 PM IST
None | Vandana Ramnani (PTI), Washington
